Dr. Neha Garg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Neha Garg is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular interactions between eukaryotic hosts and the microbiome, particularly in terms of health and disease. She employs a variety of innovative techniques including Mass Spectrometry-based metabolomics, DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, and clinical microbiology. Additionally, her work on 2D and 3D spatial imaging aims to elucidate how specific molecules influence microbial dynamics in response to genetic and environmental factors linked to disease. Her research also emphasizes the characterization and biosynthesis of small-molecule natural products, aiming to innovate and develop new therapeutics in chemical ecology and infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Awards

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Blanchard Early Career Professor

#2024

Emerging Investigator Lectureship Award

#2023

MIRA Early Stage Investigators Award

#2023

Academic Young Investigator

#2022

Teaching Excellence Award

#2022

Excellence in Instruction Award

#2023

Emerging Investigator Highlight

#2019

CAREER Award

#2019

Emerging Investigator Highlight

#2019

Faculty Fellow

#2018

Faculty Fellowship

#2014

Outstanding Graduate Student Excellence Award

#2013

Outstanding Dissertation Award

#2012

Travel Award

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.